Sumac

Sumac is the Daughter of Legendary Blues man “Craig Horton.” Sumac was born and raised in Arkansas and have been pumping up the Blues, R&B, Jazz and Gospel all over the states. She has developed into her own style of soul and blues singing, wowing crowds with her exciting live shows. She currently resides in Antioch, CA.Singing in church and school talent shows from an early age, she has worked her way up to Nightclubs, Festivals, State Fairs and Special Events all over the Bay Area, including a tour to Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Cozumel, Mexico. She also, was the featured vocalist at Oakland Raiders rallies and has opened for the great Millie Jackson in 1988.She has performed with several bands playing all over California until an almost deadly accident occurred for her in 1999 and another one in 2002. Since then, Sumac formed her soulful sounds of “Sumac’s Soul Heaven Band.” Sumac entered Memphis, TN with her Sumac’s Soul Heaven Band representing Sacramento Blues Society to compete in the 22nd 2006 International Battle of the Blues Challenge competing against hundreds of bands from around the world after returning, they performed at the Clarion Hotel for their Welcome Home celebration in Sacramento, CA. ------------------------------------------------------------ --------------- Comments from Beale Street: “Sumac’s vocals are as commanding as any of the current crop of blues divas, but what sets her apart is her ability to come across as sassy and smart at the same time.”–Ken Bayes, Blues Review.“Lots of buzz in the crowd that you and the band really know how to give your total energy for the crowd and also for yourselves as professional musicians. Can’t wait to catch you again soon.” – Dusty Scott, Journalist, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ------------------------------------------------------------ --------------- Sumac has performed in local areas such as the Liberty House Restaurant, Pittsburg Yacht Club, Downtown Café, all in Pittsburg, CA. , Tailgaters, in Brentwood, CA, J.J’s in San Jose, CA, The Top of the Hill, Fillmore Jazz Festival in San Francisco, CA., Sacramento Heritage Festival in Sacramento, Roseville Friday Night Live TV Shows in Roseville, CA, Constable Jack in Newcastle, CA, Caspers, in Fort Brag, CA, the 19th Annual 2005 Rivertown Jamboree Festival in Antioch, CA, Prewett Water Park Concert Series, in Antioch, CA., and headlined the 20th Annual 2006 Rivertown Jamboree Festival featuring two shows, and the 21st Annual 2007 Rivertown Jamboree Festival by popular request, she has performed for three consecutive years for the city of Antioch, 2006 Pittsburg Blues Festival, Pittsburg, CA, Rasellas Jazz Room, Sunday Jazz & Blues, and special appearance with Craig Horton at Biscuit & Blues, in San Francisco, CA. She was also asked this year (2007) to be a part of Curtis Lawson’s 50 Years in Entertainment aired by San Francisco Access TV Station, San Francisco, CA.Besides working many venues and clubs gigs she continues to donate time to communities across the Bay Area in coordinating benefits for musicians who have passed away by assisting their love ones in time of need and support.With your continued support this young woman will surely make it. Watch out ‘cause Sumac is back in action, with the unforgettable voice that will take her around the world. One listen, and you will be in Soul Heaven.She would like to thank God for his guidance. For Bookings please contact 925-303-2710 or 925-727-5609, CD’s available.found this stars layout at HOT FreeLayouts.com :: MyHotCommentshttp://void.snocap.com/s/T3-31324-WWKFP32JRZ-M/ " width="425" height="300" wmode="transparent" style="background: url(http://void.snocap.com/b/T3-31324-WWKFP32JRZ-M/);"/